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Posted on 31/07/12 09:23:13 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply  |
Kango
The Kango branche isn't new on the market anymore, but construction workers call a lot of break hammer still 'kango'. The same goes for dowels, plugs and pegs. They are still called 'rawlplugs'. I repaired this Kango's and other drill- and break machines for twenty-five years. Starting in 1967 with the G and F types (see further down). Here the type 627 (304 Layers in Photoshop).  |
Posted on 31/07/12 09:23:43 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
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Posted on 01/08/12 4:56:15 PM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
...and here a detail with some Layers   |
Posted on 01/08/12 5:26:10 PM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply  |
Re: Kango
Great work Sjef with cross-sections. I was wondering how they work, but can see now. I think doing PS 100% gears is difficult challenge? Yes Kango has become synonymous, and e.g. like hoover. Small issue, question, why have drill-bit in the chuck when the chisels like you have in your toolbox more appropriate? I'm sure would work, but without rotation, but tough on the drill-bit!? |
Posted on 02/08/12 04:43:02 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
Hi Jota120, Thanks for your reply. My knowledge of English is limited, so I can't express myself the way I want to. Like your improvement in the word 'synonymous'; that's what I meant. In this case I worked from a scan of this Kango. The challenge for me is to try to exactly imitate the way it was made by a real artist, to learn how the highlights are being placed and what kind of texure to use and how this all will be achieved. So I work a lot with the Pentool (tracing) and the Dodge- and Burntool (and patience). There were two kinds of this hammer on the market at that time. With the Kango type 627 one could breake and drill and with type 628 you could only break. The drill has a 6-edged drill-bit on the shank, a chisel has only a round shank so the chuck did turn, but didn't drive the chisel, only strike the chisel with the piston. I hope I explained to your satisfaction. I don't know what you mean exactly by 'cross-sections'. I create groups for the purpose of keeping survey and I added this detail with the Layers the next day, because I wondered why nobody replied (positive or negative). I thought, perhaps they think it's only a scan. Thanks for your reply and interest! |
Posted on 02/08/12 04:46:06 AM |
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joeysala
Perfect Palmist Posts: 604 Reply  |
Re: Kango
Or. Sjef, they're speachless by the complexity of this piece. I know I am! _________________ "Art is a blade of grass ... and in a moment I will eat it." |
Posted on 02/08/12 06:00:46 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
Haha!
Could be Joe, but I know for sure I'm by far not the only one who can produce this kind of files. It's a question of patience and how you're able/willing to spend the time on it. And... I really couldn't have done this without doing Steve's great 100% PS book, full with cunning little clues&knacks. When I was a child I traced figures from my Donald Ducks with carbon paper. Now I'm sixty-four and do about the same. Hopefully I'll create something of my own some day (if I'll got the time)  |
Posted on 02/08/12 5:52:29 PM |
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Steve Caplin
Administrator Posts: 7042 Reply  |
Re: Kango
Amazing work! A real labour of love. Congratulations. Although I think you're making it a lot harder for yourself by working in Dutch! Sometimes the Forum software fails to update the icon when there's a new post, which could explain the lack of replies. |
Posted on 03/08/12 06:09:21 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
That's a real fine tip you gave me Steve. I will use another method from now on. Thanks for your congratulations. |
Posted on 03/08/12 12:42:48 PM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2899 Reply  |
Re: Kango
Sjef..all I can say is that is brilliant. I admire you patience! Well done _________________ Wicked Witch of the West: I'm melting! I'm melting! |
Posted on 03/08/12 5:57:33 PM |
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neale
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Kango
What an excellent job, you must have the patience of a Saint !!I also find most people think a Kango-type of machine is only for use with a chisel end,I use mine with a drill-bit,(works a treat ! ). Cheers neale
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Posted on 04/08/12 6:23:45 PM |
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Deborah Morley
Makeover Magician Posts: 1319 Reply  |
Re: Kango
Sjef, Lovely work. It really looks like a 1960's illustration. |
Posted on 05/08/12 07:39:18 AM |
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Sjef
Flying Dutchman Posts: 571 Reply |
Re: Kango
Unfortunatlely... I forgot something, the top of the switch lid! 
Couldn't let it be, so here is the final sample. It's getting a lot of Kango's this way... 
Thank you all for your positive replies!  |